Department of Health Studies
Prof FH Mfidi
| College of Human Sciences | |
|---|---|
| School of Social Sciences | |
| Department: Health Studies | |
| Associate Professor | |
| Tel: | 012 429 6731 |
| Fax: | 012 429 6688 |
| E-mail: | mfidifh@unisa.ac.za |
Qualifications
- D Lit et Phil – UNISA
- M Cur Nursing Education (UKZN, 2002)
- B. Cur Hon. Advanced Psychiatry (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
- Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (Umzimkulu Nursing College)
- Advanced Univ. Diploma in Nursing Admin (Unisa)
- B.A Cur Hons. Nursing Education (Unisa)
- B.A. Cur (Nursing Education & Comm (Unisa)
Fields of academic interests
- Adolescent mental health
- Teaching and learning approaches in Nursing
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Qualitative research
Field of Specialisation
- Nursing education
- Mental health nursing
- Problem based learning
Journal articles
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Mfidi FH, Thupayagale-Tshweneagae G & Akpor OA. 2018. The TEAM model for mental health promotion among school-going adolescents. Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health 30(2): 99-110
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Malapela G, Mfidi FH, Sibanda S & Thupayagale-Tshweneagae. 2017. Caring for mental healthcare users with profound intellectual disabilities: Approaches and opportunities. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 19(3):
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Mfidi FH. 2017. Mental health issues of school-going adolescents in high schools, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 19(3): 1-13.
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Khanyile T & Mfidi F. 2005. The effect of curricula approaches to the development of the student’s clinical reasoning ability. Curationis 28(2):70-76.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Fellow: Teaching Advancement in Universities (TAU
- Sectional editor and board member: Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
- Sigma Theta Tau International: Inaugurated 2012 – full member
- Member of SANC
- Member of NEA & STTI
Projects
- TAU individual project on Enhancing Postgraduate supervision
- TAU Regional collaborative project
- Community engagement with Centurion Wellness for the Aged